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FN56 EXU

2006 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

146,009 mi
Last recorded146,009 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW X598,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 EXU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 146,009 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 146,009 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 141,335 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI CRACKED (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 132,902 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 121,652 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 113,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2018 108,333 miles

Front Tyres perished.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Poor condition. (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 May 2018 108,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Tyres perished.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Poor condition. (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Poor condition. (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 104,895 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to limmit

Offside Front Outer cv boot starting to perish

all brake discs corroded and pitted

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 27 May 2016 100,849 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres sidewall damaged

cover sills and shields

Pass 31 Oct 2015 96,674 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 90,928 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 84,510 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 76,929 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 71,492 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 64,096 miles

ADVIS BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW

Pass 28 Oct 2009 52,926 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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FN56 EXU is a 2006 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2006 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,483 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN56 EXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 20 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FN56 EXU registered?

FN56 EXU is a 2006 BMW X5, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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